Tllti OMAHA DAILY J1I3K ; SUNDAY , AtMUL 1 . 1803-TWBN1T-FOUR PAGES. GLIMPSES IN SECRET CIRCLES What tlio Davotoos of the Goat and Rtttu Are Doing. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEET AT FREMONT Attnxlniirc nnil .Illicit Intrrrit nt Thrlriimml ttnnrlnt Knlgtit * < > r I' ) I Ulan Kratrrnl/K nt ( 'oliiin- liusOontral ( InHnlp. ' The giuml oomnruidjry of the Knights Templar of Nohr.iskn met In annual con. clave at I'Vomonl on Tuesday of last week and adjouniud Wednesday. The sessions ivcro held In the Masonic temple , which had been beautifully and artistically decorated wlUaJho emblem * of the commandery and many garland * of beautiful ( lowers. The members of the Masonic order In Fremont save the visitors a royal welcome and ex tended every courtesy jxjsslblo to make their stay In the city pleasant and profitable. The time of the conclave was devoted to the transaction of business of Interest to the order , listening to the reports of the ofllccrs and the election of officers. The attendance was tfood , the session was very Interesting nnd a gicat deal of benefit to the com- niandcry was accomplished. The following oftlcera were elected : Grand commander , "William It. Itaivcn , Omaha ; deputy grand commander , James A. Tulleys , Hed Cloud ; grand generalissimo , Charles 11 Finch , Hear- noy , grand captain general , Richard P. H Millar , Lincoln ; grand prelate , Hov. John Hewitt. Lincoln ; grand senior warden , 15(1- ( wln C Webster , Hastings ; grand Junior warden , Wilton K. Williams. York ; grand treasurer. James K. France , Omaha ; grand recorder , Thomas A. Orelghton , Onmha Korfolk was selected as the iilace for next year's conclave. The following were In attendance and par ticipated in the proceedings : Grand oflldal commandery Edgar C. .Salisbury , grand commanderBeatrice.lames ; A.Tulleyes , do partmcnt grand commander , Hcd Cloud ; Charles H Finch ( by Henry Gibbon , proxy ) , grand generalissimo , Kearney ; lilchard P. K. Millar , grand captain general , Lincoln ; William 'I Whltmarsh , grand prelate , Omaha. Kdwln C Webster , grand senior warden , Hastings ; Wilton 1C. Williams , grand junior wardenYork ; JamesB. France , i nind treasurer. Omaha ; Frank H. Younir , grand standard bearer , Custcr ; Kilns \VV Ik'ghtol. grand sword bearer. Holdregp ; Thomas G Hccs , grand warden , McCook ; Joel A Green , captain of guard , Fremont. Past Grand Ofllcers-ri 'NvIs M. Kccnc , Allen IJ. Smith , Francis K. White , Holand II. Oakley. Henry Gibbon , Harry P. Dcuol , Jxtiils II Ivortv. Representatives of Nebraska Commander- les H. P Douel , Omaha ; Francis 10. White , Kollscn Gierger , Plattsmouth ; Henry D. Boyden. 15. A. Stevens , George P. IJe.in , Grand Island ; John Dwycr , A. V. S. Saunders - dors , H. Frank Ta.vler. Heatrlce : A. H. Smith , Falls City ; N. H. Brown , Fred W , Vnughan , F. H. Fowler , W S. McKlnncy David M. MeKlhinney , W. M. Kline , Has tings ; Hobort 15. French , Kearney ; Finn k II. Voung , North Platte.Tames ; A. Tulleys , Kcd Cloud ; Heron M. Wllsey , Blair ; Thomas G. Hocse , McCook ; Wilton K. Williams , Itobert Conarghy , Robert McGlnnis , Yorlc : Adam I ) Werner , Charles R. Richards , John M. Flt7gerald , Hebron ; Robert II. Henry , Carl D. Evans , Columbus. Past Commanders Harry P. Dcuel , Wil liam R. Bowcn , U H. Korty , Omaha ; Roland H. Dakely , R. P. R. Millar , Lincoln ; F. 15. White , Plattsmouth ; Ella A. Barnes , Grand Island : John Dwyer , A. V. S. Saunders , 15. C. Salisbury , Beatrice ; L. D. Richards , W H. Munger , William Fried , L. M. ICecno , N. II. Brown , Fremont : Jacob Fisher , 15. C. Webster. J. F. Benedict , Hastings ; Henry Gibbon , Robert 15. French , Kearney ; Frank H. Young , North Platte ; James A. Tulleys , Hed Cloud ; Thomas G. Reese , McCook ; W. H. Williams , York- ; Adam D. Werner , Hebron - ron ; E. W. Bcghtol , Holdredee ; S. W. Hayes , Rome Miller , Norfolk' ; Robert H. Henry , Columbus. Grand Representatives of Fellow Grand Cotnmtuidcrles California , Ix > uls , H. Korty , Omaha ; Indiana , Harry P. Deuel , Omaha ; Iowa , Itobert E. French , Kearney ; Louisi ana , James A. Tulloys , Red Cloud ; Mary land , Francis 15.White , Plattsmouth ; Minnesota seta , .Fred J. Benedict , Hastings ; Missis sippi , Samuel W. Hays , Norfolk ; New Jer sey , Frank H. Young , Broken Bow ; New York. Roland H. Oakley , Lincoln ; North Carolina , William K , Williams , York ; North f Dakota , Robert II. Henry , Columbus , ; Ohio , William H. Munger , Fremont ; South Da- Itota , Henry Gibbons , Kearney ; Texas , .Adrian V. S. Saunders , Beatrice ; Wyoming , 1 Edgar C. Salisbury , Beatrice ; Georgia , Ellas W. Beghtol , Holdrcgo ; Pennsylvania , William H Bowcn , Omaha. Knights Tmniiliir , Mt. Lebanon Commandery of Grand Island lias elected the following ofllccrs for the en suing year : Eminent commander , Gojrgc P. Dean ; generalissimo , Edward C. Hocken- berger ; chaplain general , W. M. Geddcs ; Bcnlor warden , Sumner Davis ; junior warden , David Jamison ; treasurer , George Hnmlrcn ; secretary , R. J. Barr. At the last regular meeting of Hebron Commandery No. 1of Kearney , thn follow ing ofllcers were elected : Eminent com mander , F J. Switz ; generalissino , Henry- Williams ; chaplain general , H. J. Allen ; treasurer , R. M. Rankin ; recorder , W. B. Nance ; senior warden , Norris Brown ; Junloi warden , Wallace C. Bierco. The following ! nobles were also selected to attend the in terstate mooting of the Mystic Shrine at t Sioux City April ! iS : R.E.French , Hcnrv Gibbons. S. M. Novlus , Norris Brown , H. J. I Allen , Old E. Newman , George Downing i nnd John Wilton. [ The ofllccrs elected by Mount Tabor com- I mandcry No. 0 of Fremont are a * follows I Kmlncnt commander , N. II. Brown ; general I isslmo , F. W. Vaughun ; captain gcneralis almo , F. H Fowler ; prelate , R. C. McDon L nldj.senior warden , W. T. Crook ; Junloi [ warden , G H. Taylor ; treasurer , Juliut 1 Bocknmu ; recorder , 15. Schunnan ; standart' ' bearer , J. V N. Biles ; sword bearer , C. B Nleodomus ; warden , J. H. Howe ; thlri I Ifuard , F. W. Hayes ; second guard , J. A Shank ; first ward , George F. Wolz ; cnptati 1 guard , Joel A. Green ; finance committee , L ! M. Kecno , W H. Munger , William Fried. f Die M ) tlc ShHnera. A grand interstate conclave of the ordei of the Mystic Shrlno will bo held In Slon : I City , Friday , April 23. It will bo one of tin f largest meetings of its kind over assemble * , In this .section of the west , nnd will bo at tended by members of the order from all thi states adjoining Sioux City. For sovora i months the arrangements have been ii | progress , and nro now nearly perfected. I A largo number of the nobles of Tangier o I this city and Scsostrls of Lincoln will pi ] J crlnmgo across the desert to the oasis o I Sioux City and participate in the festivities I The holding of an interstate or any otlie I pcnenxl meeting of the shrlno is a ver. L elaborate affair. For the Sioux City meetln ] I the general ofllcers of the order will coin I from Cedar Rapids In a special train , wlucl i lias already been chartered for the occasion I There nro about thlrty-llvo of the genera I ofllcers , nnd for the performance ) of the rite I of Initiation and other ceremonies Unit ar E carried out on these occasions somcthini I like two carloads of special paraphcrnuli : I tire required , I The special train will arrive hero on th I morning of April tW , about 7 o'clock I After dinner the ofllcers nnd visiting men : I bers of the shrlno will meet nt the open I house , from which the grand parade wll I start nt 2 o'cloclc , It is expected now tha I over 250 shriners in full rogalin will tak I part in the parade. After the parade th I business meeting will bo hold nt the opcr I house. This will bo n secret meeting , t I which only members of the order will bo iu ! I tnlttud. In the evening , beginning at I o'clock , the Interesting part of the service | will tnko place , the chief feature being th I initiation of a largo class ot novices wit whom the members of the order will procco to construct a bridge across the sandy desct and perform various other ceremonies thn have very llttlo significance to the outiiii jmbllo , but a great deal to the members c the order and a very serious moaning to tti novices In process of initiation , % This ceremony will bo completed about 1 o'clock , when an adjournment will bo take to the dining room of the Hotel Gnrretson Hero ft grand liitnmiot will bo served to the old and now meinbonof the shrlno. H n tiMiirwl tliat this Imiutuct will bo the most clnltorato nffnlr over Riven In Hloux Oty There U a Inrgo clnm of candidates for admission to the order The resident mem bers have boon actively c.invnsslng for np- iillcantn nnd now have n Hat of over fifty Thn Initiation fee l.s t-V ) , nnd It Is one of the fundamental rules of the order that there must never IMS nny money on hand. In fact there Is no such ofllcer as treasurer of n shrlno. A meeting Is not held until there Is assurance of enough receipts to pay all ex penses and all the money received must bo s | > ent by the end of the meeting , as there Is nobody to care for any | iosslblo surplus. Knights of 1' } thin * . A laixo number of delegates from sub' ordlnnto lodges In this state assembled nt Columbus last week to participate in the ledge of instruction , which was called to convene there by Grand Chancellor Dale. Tlin objcc' . was the exemplification of lodge work under the now ritual , nnd from nearly every ledge In the stnto two members were present to profit by the instructions , which they will impart to the ofllcers and members of their lodges. The number In attendance wns estimated at : I5U. Hon. W. W. Blackwell of Henderson , Ky. , supreme chancellor of the order , was pres ent nnd cxcmplitlcd the work. Ho delivered an address that was Interesting and has been the subject of much favorable com ment. In the evening a special meeting was held in the Maonncrchor hall , which was participated in by Grand Chancellor Dale , Past Gratia Chancellor Seism , and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals SchafTer. Other of the visitlnir knights were enter tained at Pythian hall in witnessing the third rank work by Columbus ledge with the now paraphernalia Myrtle lodge of this city Is holding regular meetings in its new ( [ uartors in the Con tinental block. Monday evening work In the third degree was done under the now ritual and it proved very interestine. The lo-Jgo has not yet received all of its new para phernalia , but will In n short time. The Pythian Hall association of Washing ton , I ) . C. , has about decided to take steps to erect n Pythian hall Immediately , and ex pects to have the structure completed before the meeting of the supreme ledge in Ib'.M. ' During the past twcnty-flvo years the order has paid out over $10,000,000 for the alleviation of distress , including help to the widows , and for educating the orphans of deceased members , nnd is now paying out over f 1,000,000 annually. The endowment rank is also distributing over 1,000,000 per year. Anclniit Order ol lllbfrnlnnn. At a recent meetlnc of Division No. 5 , of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Omaha , the following resolutions were passed rela tive to the death of Jair.es Brady , who was formerly a memlie.'of the division. Whcreiis , God , In Ills Inllnlto wisdom , has called forth onn who had been once an o\cm- pliiry member and brother , and Whereas , \\'ndeot > lvdeplorothe Insurmount able loss htistalned liy the heartbroken wlfo nnd fiithoih'at llttlo orphans , \vu cannot 10- fraln from expieislng our sincere regret In common with the regret of nil members of our ancient and honorable order of this whole state for belnj cut off from performing the functions for which wo are banded together , namely : As-dst endi other In sickness and dlkties-s , and the widow mid the orphans of each brother with "more" than heat t foil .sym pathy ; therefore ho It Kesolved , That whilst bowing In huuiblo submission to the will of our denr Lord , with Whom wo trust and pray onr dear departed brother. James llrady , rests , wo also with the same submission piny Unit thn protecting hand of ( ! od may bo extended to the. titillated \\lfeniKl llttlo orphans who liavu been de prived of the protection ot a kind and loving husband and a tender und sollcltlons father. Kesolved , 'Chat our sincere and heartfelt sympathy bo extended to those who were so btdoMMl by our dupnrtod brother. Itcsolvud , That we , In common with all other law abiding cltUensof this community , logrut the untimely dundso of one who was an honor to his every culling , when In the capacity of a public olllcur , linn , bold und unlllnchlng In the dlschargo of his duty , as u private citizen und brother Hibernian , charitable , dutiful and Christian , us Urn governor of his household , kind , a ( Table und Kcntlo , Kesolved , That a copy of these resolutions bo spread upon tlio minutes and Unit un en grossed copy bu sent to the fumlly of the de ceased nnd that the resolutions bo Inserted In each of the Omada dally papers. I' . J. CAIIIIOI.U JOHN.I. l.KAiiv. Kl ) J. HllKNNAN , Committee , I'nttGii Ijiidc Monday evening Patten ledge , No. 1T3 , of the Ancient Order of United Workmen , cele brated the third anniversary of Its organi zation by having a nice , social time , The fact having been made known through the columns of THE BKE. a largo number ot visit ing brethren from other lodges were present. The ladies of Washington ledge , No. 27 , De- grco of Honor , came to surprise the bovs nnd kindly brought material for an elegant lunch. After a few introductory remarks Master Workman Baldwin Introduced Supreme Representative Dr. Patten , the father of the lodge , who briefly revio\vcd its history and that of the order in general , and the great good that is being done by the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Short "peechcs were also made by Brothora Farmer , Rosewater und Ralph , and Brothers Reed nnd Pickard entertained the gathering with some pleasing selections on the piano and violin. This was followed by n dance in which quite a number of those present joined , and then after a vote of thanks had been ten dered the ladles of Washington ledge Degree ot Honor for their assistance , the members scattered to their homes , When Patten ledge was organized three years ago thcro were but nineteen members , but today it numbers ; tO. and is second in size in Omaha ind third In Nebraska , with a ratio of increase which gives promise of still greater achievements in the future. Scottish Kilo Iteiiiilcm. Great preparations arc being made for the third annual reunion Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the south ern jurisdiction , which takes place In this city Wednesday , Thursday , Friday and Sat urday of this week in Freemason's hall. The degrees of the rite from the fourth to" the thirty-second will bo conferred upon nil afllliatcd master Masons who apply for the same and nro found worthy. The program as prepared calls for Wednes day being dovoied to conferring the degrees- from the fourth to the fourteenth ; Thurs , day to the seventeenth to eighteenth ; Fri day to the tweuty-llrst , and twenty-second- to the thirtieth ; Saturday to the thirty-first and thirty-second , and at U o'clock in the o\enlng n banquet will be served in the par lors. A line musical program has also been prepared in connection with the degree worrf. 1 " I. O. I' . M. Yah-Nun-Dah-Sis TribeNo. . ! i , kindle their council lira Monday evening April 17 , in Red Men's hall Patterson block , 8 o'clock sharp. The now adoption ritual will bo exemplified on two palefaces. All visiting chiefs will bo welcome to our wigwam. liusy people have no time , ami sensible pco- plo have no Inclination to use pills that muko them sick n day for every dose 11103take. . Thoyhavo learned that the use of Do Witt's Llttlo Early Risers does not Interfere with thcirhcalth by causing nausea , pain or grip ing. These llttlo pills arc perfect In action nnd results , regulating the stomach and bowels so that headaches , dizziness and lassitude nro prevented. They cleanse the blood , clear tha complexion and tone up the o system. Lots of health iu these little fol lows. Astonishing to the stranger is the sudden development of the far northern summer. Snow covers the ground in the Aleutian is lands until well in Juno , but by that time the day lasts nearly nil night , and in a few weeks rank vegetation has taken the 'place of snow. The hills become carpeted with brilliant flowers und the grass is waist high. The vegetation dying winter after winter covers the ground to n great depth and makes it difficult to walkand adds esjioclaliy to the tusk of mountain climbing. It sim plifies the descent , however , for a person wearing stout trousers may slldo for u quar ter of n mile down the mountain on this loose deposit. There are three things worth saving Time , Trouble nnd money and Do Witt's Llttlo Early Risers will save thorn for ou. These llttlo pills will save you time , ns they act promptly. They will save you trouble as they causa no pain. They will save you mouoy as they economize doctor'bls Ho ! For the World's Fair. In order to arrouse the enthusiasm of our citizens , and at the same time sustain our repu tation for enterprise , we are golngjtc | > hold a most unique voting contest. This contest will appeal to every man , woman and child in Omaha. Therefore we ask everybody to read care fully our advertisement and we promise you all lots of fun before the contest is over. Every body can take part in it. - ' ' " , . OUR. PROIPOSI IOJS * ! Commencing tomorrow , we will give with every pur chase of 28c worth of goods , a coupon which will represent one vote to be cast for one of the five personages here represented. The one receiving the largest number of votes we will send to the World's Fair for 2O days all expenses paid. The one receiving the second largest number , we will send for 1O days , all expenses paid. The votes will be deposited in a box in our store specially prepared for the purpose , and will be counted daily , a record of the votes will be kept and announced from time to tk.ie. You can vote to send your favorite minister , letter carrier , policeman , fireman or school teacher to the World's Fair. Why not give them a good time ? Everybody should lend a hand. Two of them go tg the World's Fair. Which will they be ? WHO IS GOING ? The minister , the teacher , the fireman , the policeman , the letter carrier. First Prize To the one receiving the largest vote : Twenty days at the World's Fair. Room and board at the Palmer House. Railroad fare to Chicago and return , $3,000 accident insurance for thirty days. $1 a day for horse car fare and admission fee. Here's the Letter Carrier. Second Prize Here's the Policeman. He's the boat follow on earth Ruin or rp . , ,1 j i . . M. j Knrly mill Into ho wntuliusoo'r you Ho saves shlno , boat or cold , ho travels up hill and lo the one receiving : thcseconu largest vote : len days you trJm vioi noe. no N u10 terror ( > f oyii _ . _ _ ? . . . . . . . . . . . _ . J nnd of . The world WS lS'Jff&SSSfi r i -ii : ! it.- r.--i doors the KiiurdUn scoioty. & MZtiti& - - - - - - & > ! % & at the fair and all expenses paid , the sanufas first prize. snare him. Why shouldn't ho goi This Contest A VOTE WITH EVERY is open to the cities OF 25 cent Purchase Vote Early and Often. AND There's Fun in It and Lots of It. Herp's the Teacher. Swcot and ongnRlne. The Instructor of our . future senators nnd presidents. The children all lore her , well they muy. She labors hard und meets u well earned approval. Hoys ana glrU vote for your tenchar. You Need Dry Goods We have more desirable goods and a larger assortment than any other house in.the state. Prices are as you want them. Why not buy of us then , and at the same it me vote to send some deservnig person on a good time to the World's Fair , at our expense.- It's , to be the greatest event the Here's tli.1 Fir email. Here's the Minister. . world lhs ] CVQseen. \ . Why not help lie finer flees earth ynnibltlon for yon. Ho How llttlo , Mo risks his Ufa for you. you polntH out the pathway to liiiiiliioss | | on oaitti know thodatiKOrs that boaothlni. How often nnd th road to happiness otcrn.il. You should ho has saved soraonoor mother's durl111'.1. ' Ho somebody to see it ? love him niiicli. llo wants u vno.itlou. Why will do It iicaln. llo Is brtivo mid lives for not Klvohlm one ? others. 11U Is alutrd life. Olvo him sunbliliio n nd happiness. Why not vote for him ? J ° l1 TWO OF THESE GO TO THE WORLD'S s FAIR. A7\1ICH \ TWO ? We pay all expenses. Read carefully and vote for your favorite. A vote with every 25 cent purchase. Voting SST V ' Voting Closes Closes June 30. June 30. CARPETS , A Grand , Gala Week In Carpets. The largest , lightest , handsomest cm-put depart incut in the city. Wo are going to nuiko cvcrv seeker after new carpets happy this week. We want e > ery one to become nc- mutinied with our stock and prices. The fourth door of our big building is devoled lo carpets and draperies. You cannot all'ord lo overlook us. S patterns Hru.s el'.s al 17 l-2c. 5 patterns Hrussel's at $1 , former price $1.tin. : l patterns velvet , $1.05. ( i patterns moiticttcs | , $1.15. S patterns 2-ply , (55c. ( lings , art squares , linoleums , mattings , at the lowesl prices. CUTTING ft HOLE In the Dress Goods Stock , Are you going to the World's ftilr. Wo will help you if you need n ( IrosS This week wo propose to muko n mighty hole in our dross goods dopnrltnout. Wo htivo boon doing some hurricane soiling there this suuuon , nnd in order to in- cronso our sales to n still hirgor degree , wo oiler special values all this week. JJI/ACJC GOODS. LOT I Worsted stripes , Tor half mourning. Our 5c ( quality , sale price .Inc. Attend this sale. LOT 2- Choice of 25 pieces of all wool black goods , fancy and plaid weaves. In the lot are styles which bring $1.00 a yard ordi narily. Salepi'Ice , 5c. ( ) Buy your dress goods now. LOT U- A Run on Hlack Henriettas. Onr ( > 5c quality , sale price 50c Onr $1 quality , sale price 85c Our $1.25 qu'ty , sale price $1.01) Our $1.50 qu'ty , sale price $1.50 These are worth your consid eration. Our droas goods department is the larg est in the city. Inspect it. L ° SILK WARP HENRIETTAS , I'ltlliHTI.I'Y'SJJ.ST. . A $1.50 quality , sale price $1.25 A $1.75 quality , sale price 1.50 A $2.00 quality , sale price 1.75 A $2.25 quality , sale price 2.00 A $ ! 1.00 quality , sale price 2.50 Muko your selection : it this Hiile. L ° ' U'NUN'S ' VEILINGS Of soft wool and beautiful black. Your choice of a beautiful range of goods , not to be surpassed for value , 40 inch , 50c , ( > 5c , 75c , 85c and $1.00. LOT 7 COLORED GOODS. A line 40-inch French cash mere , imported to sell at ( > 5c and 14 twill fine. For onr special sale , make your select ion of the lot for 41)c. ) Wo nro bound to double our sales in dress goods. L0i8DRESS PATTERNS. All wool dress patterns at $2.H ! This is an unheard of price for all wool spring cheviot. They arc worth twice that amount. Dress pattern of seven yards. LOT . ) - A very choice line of suit pat terns , fancy cheviots , tweeds , homespuns , plain diagonals. Beiges and Jacqnard weaves , at $2.25 a suit of 7 yards. Yon could not buy them ordinarily less than $10.00. A now drceH for the World's fair cheap tit our special tmlo thiaveok. . LOT 10 We have gone through ouj- stock and taken out a good line of line dress goods , choice as sortment , marked $1.75 , $2.00 , $2.25 and $2.50. This week they go for $1.50. Ask to see them. Wo nro U.IHO showing n full line of choice coloringu in siltc warp -Liinsdowno , Bilk wurp iminUlli.clmnguublu cropoiif nnd chnnguiiblo glorins. It will pay you to nttond our dross goods tmlo. SKK THIS. For this week only your choice of onr elegant stock of ( ! 5c French all wool challis jit Me. Doairnblo dross tjoods nro acnrco. Wo have thoin. GOODS\ \ Dry Goods and Carpets. Sixteenth and Farnam Streets